Speech and Language Therapist
Barnwood Park School, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 3QU14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
9 July 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
24 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: The postholder will be expected to work 10 hours per week. Days & Hours of work over the week to be discussed Part time, Term-time only plus inset days (39 weeks per annum)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- NJC pay scale, Grade 8, points 26-30, £36,124 - £39,513 per annum
Actual salary
- £8,527.27 - £9,327.27 per annum pro-rated
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our committed SEND Department. The successful candidate will motivate, challenge, support and inspire our students. They must also have relevant experience in a similar role with a proven track record.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To effectively manage a caseload of students with SLCN including Developmental Language Disorder (DLD);
To take part in the development of the Speech and Language department and the wider school;
To conduct outreach work with other schools, as required.
STUDENT RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES
Be responsible for a defined caseload in terms of assessment and differential diagnosis; devising; delivering and evaluating programmes; contributing to IEPs, annual reviews, transition plans and statements of education need, as appropriate;
Provide speech and language assessment and intervention to identified mainstream pupils with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN);
Be responsible for the planning and administering of a range of interventions, calling upon specialist staff for advice, as appropriate;
Be responsible for collecting own work statistics e.g. amount of contact time, outcome measurements etc., as required;
Work autonomously in collaborative, intensive and innovative ways;
Be a reflective practitioner, considering and evaluating alternative and innovative approaches to the management of students with SLCN, and participating in research as required;
Seek second opinions, and/or make referrals when necessary, according to school/local policy;
Disseminate skills, knowledge and experience through training and offering advice to other staff, parents, carers and significant others about individuals and groups of students. Demonstrating practical procedures, when appropriate;
Liaise with staff (usually teachers and speech and language therapists) in other locations regarding individual pupils at transfer into and out of the school/service.
DEPARTMENT AND WIDER SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with volunteers and assistants as appropriate, deploying time and allocating duties within the multi-disciplinary team context;
Contribute to school placements;
Access support from colleagues, when necessary;
Contribute to the development and maintenance of effective joint working practices;
Contribute to developing and sustaining an appropriate communication environment within the department and wider school;
Attend and contribute to staff meetings and INSET.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the impact of DLD on pupils learning, keeping abreast of relevant initiatives and developments in the fields of Speech and Language Therapy and Education;
Develop and/or maintain knowledge and competency in dealing with expressive and receptive language disorder and social communication difficulties in children and young people;
Participate and contribute to one’s own performance appraisal and supervision sessions.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Adhere to national and local standards and guidelines related to Professional Practice (Communicating Quality III), and maintain professional registration through the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and Health and Care Professions Council;
Be aware of and adhere to current legislation;
Be responsible for keeping up to date with the requirements of the role, by attending appropriate INSET and meetings, and keeping abreast of changes in legislation;
Actively promote safeguarding and the welfare of children and young persons;
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities and race equality, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person;
Undertake any other duties commensurate with the post as may be required by the SENDCo team, Senior Leadership Team or the Headteacher.
SAFEGUARDING
Be keenly aware of the responsibility for safeguarding children and to help in the application of the Safeguarding Policy within the school.
Comply with the school’s Safeguarding Policy to ensure the welfare of children and young persons.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people therefore this appointment will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Qualifications and training:
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Holds a degree or diploma in Speech and Language Therapy that is recognised by the RCSLT
- Willingness to undertake ongoing training
Skills and Experience:
- Relevant experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level
- Experience working with parents, carers and professionals
- Previous experience of working in an educational setting and Language Unit
- Previous experience of working in a secondary school
- Previous experience of working with young people with DLD
- Previous experience of working with students with language disorder and SEMH
- Previous experience of working with students with social communication difficulties/ASD
- Previous experience of delivering training to education staff
- Ability to write reports to a good standard
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate with colleagues, students, parents and other visitors in a professional manner
- High standard of literacy and numeracy
- Efficient, accurate and excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work flexibly to support others and respond to unplanned situations
- Ability to work independently and show initiative
- An imaginative and intellectually rigorous approach to therapy planning
- Effective clinical reasoning skills
- Ability to reflect on own practice and modify approach
- Ability to work individually with young people who have a range of needs
- Ability to work with groups of young people
- Ability to engage and motivate students who may present in a challenging manner, and to remain professional when facing emotive and distressing difficulties
- Ability to work constructively as part of a team and build and form good relationships with colleagues
Additional Requirements:
- Knowledge and understanding of the education sector, a desire to work in a comprehensive school, and a willingness to contribute to various aspects of school life
- Desire to work with young people and to support their education and achievements
- Commitment to improving the life chances of young people and motivated by a desire to provide high standards of service delivery
- Sensitivity to the range of needs and difficulties that young people experience
- Able to appropriately deal with confidential information
- Desire to enhance and develop skills and knowledge through CPD
- Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and the highest standards of child protection
- Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for Health and Safety
- Commitment to the school’s ethos, aims and its whole community
What the school offers its staff
Greenshaw Learning Trust Employee Benefits
The GLT recognises that our employees are our most important asset, and we are aware that the quality and commitment of our employees is critical to our success. We offer all our employees the following staff benefits:
● A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues
● Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
● Employer contributions to Local Government (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme
● Access to Blue Light Card Scheme
● Access to Teacher Art Pass Scheme (teaching staff only)
● Cycle to Work scheme
● Gym membership scheme
● Employee Assistance Programme
● Free eye tests
● Car benefit scheme
● My Health discounts
Further details about the role
Department/team information:
We are seeking to supplement our school with a Speech and Language Therapist who will work closely witheducation staff in and outside the classroom and provide therapy/assessments for a wide range of students. Thisincludes students in mainstream and in the department, which is a Specialist Resourced Provision forstudents with a language disorder.
The department offers a supportive environment for trialling and developing new and innovative waysof working. Therapists are involved in a range of activities and are integral members of the schoolcommunity.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Barnwood Park School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- Up to 900 pupils
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Barnwood Park School website
- Email address
- mhird@barnwoodpark.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01452 530389
Barnwood Park is an 11-16 school situated in the heart of Gloucester. Since June 2024, we have been on an ambitious journey of rapid recruitment, supported by the guidance of the Greenshaw Learning Trust. Officially joining the Trust on January 01, 2025, we are seeking passionate individuals to help s to continue transforming Barnwood Park into one of the highest-performing schools in the country.
At Barnwood Park, we believe there is no limit to what students can achieve under the right conditions. Our mission is to equip every child with the knowledge, skills and confidence to access opportunities at the very best universities, apprenticeships and professions. High standards are non-negotiable at Barnwood Park - whether in work ethic, behaviour or uniform. Step into our school and you'll find disruption-free classrooms, impeccable uniforms, polite and respectful students and warm, energetic teachers.
We celebrate and reward effort and achievement, fostering a sense of pride in our students' work, themselves and their school. Student voie is central to our ethos, empowering every individual to contribute to the vibrant life of the school and develop as responsible, confident members of the community.
Our dedicated staff are committed to inspiring and challenging students through high-quality teaching and learning. With a well balanced curriculum that maximizes opportunities for success, we ensure every child, regardless of their starting point or background, can thrive.
Our team is united by a shared drive to make Barnwood Park the very best it can be. Through teamwork, strategic focus, exceptional professional development and an unwavering committment to excellence, we have made tremendous progress on our improvement journey - and we are just getting started.
Arranging a visit to Barnwood Park School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mhird@barnwoodpark.co.uk.
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